Atty. Israel E. Kornstein

Atty. Israel E. Kornstein

Israel E. Kornstein is a lawyer practicing partnership, labor and employment, class action litigation defense.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Israel E. Kornstein at a glance

Israel E. Kornstein is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York (1980). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1979) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Israel E. Kornstein is a lawyer practicing partnership, labor and employment, class action litigation defense
  • Israel received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Israel practices at K&L Gates LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Israel E. Kornstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Israel E. Kornstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Israel E. Kornstein

Where is Israel E. Kornstein's law office located?
Israel E. Kornstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Israel E. Kornstein handle?
Israel E. Kornstein focuses on employment, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Israel E. Kornstein practiced law?
Israel E. Kornstein has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Israel E. Kornstein go to law school?
Israel E. Kornstein earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Israel E. Kornstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1979
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1980

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